Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-28
A Birthday Party Given by n Bachelor
WEST LIBERTY, OHIO Co, w. VA, /
December 26, 1887.

WEST LIBERTY, OHIO Co, w. VA,
December 20, 1887. J
To the EifIor Of ttc Register.
SIR:-One OF the most brilliant recep-
tions of tue season was held Friday, the
23J of the present month, at the residence
OF William Stewart, Esq, two and one
hall miles from West Liberty, on the
Bethany aud West Liberty turnpike, the
occasion being the anniversary OF Mr..
Stewards natal day. Cards OF invitation
had been extended to $50 persons, resi-
dents of the following places: West Lib
erty, Short Creek, Buffalo Creek, Beech
Bottom, Clinton, and Potomac. The
entertainment was on grand scale, evlnc-
ing the muuifcent hospitality of the
worthy host. II comprised the most sub
stantial yiands and deliCacies. In the
bill OF fare might have been noticed hall
dozen huge turkeys artistically cooked,
sirloins of luscious roast beef, mammoth
hams, together with the most delicious
pies, cakes, hot coffee, etc, and these IN
such protusion as 10 have suthced for rs
many more. In q word, nothing could
exceed the arrangements made by Mr.
Stewart for the comfort and accommoda-
ton Of his guests. The music, which
was excellent, and to which many
merry feet kept time, was
furnished by the Lazear orchestra, of
Wellsburg, led by Prof. George Camp.
Nor had the horses of the company been
overlooked; two Wallets had been employed
to take charge of the animals, which were
as literally provided for as were their
owners. The festivities commenced at
7:3O D. IN, aud lasted till 3 o'clock next
morning And, indeed, had Terpsichore
herself been present she would have looked
with envious eyes upon the graceful forms
of her fair daughters az they whirled
through the mazes of the waltzes, or join
ed in the lively cotilliOn. Mr.. Stewart
was the recipient of handsome presents
from the following persons, and from 9th
ers whose names are not known: Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs. +. Z.
Weight. DR.. c. w. Bonsr, Mr.. W. V.
Hukill, and Mr.. Lee Forney. The utmost
good order and harmony prevailed
throughout, and when the guests retired
they did so with feelings of gratitude and
respect for their generous host. Truly 1t
was feast of the Golden time"-one to be
long remembered by all who participated
in it.
The following sonnet, to which we have
appended portion of the names OF the
guests. was written especially for the occa-
sion, as n tribute of respect to Mr.. Stewart,
by DR.. c. W. Bonar:
The pleasant memories Of tonight
Will more than once be told,
That William now can be so bright
When he is growing old.
Your birthday is Il pleasant one,
All this we know Is true,
Who can say but that your nSIt,
With you there will be tte0'
Those present were Mrs. J. l. Smith and
daughters, Mrs. Porter Glass, Mrs. Charles
Lindsay, Mrs. Sehon Jones, the Misses
Councilman, Misses Bird and Maude Cur
lis. Misses Allie Lazear and Lille Dunlap,
Misses Ida McIntire and bessie Hukill,
Misses Addie and Emma Gardner, Miss
Saliie X. Wells, Calvin Beck, phn and
Ed. Mckinley, John r. Pogue, c. D.
KYLE, Sheridan Gardner, G. NJ. Shorts and
other names for which there is no space.